April 21, 2017
Like the swallows that return each spring to the Mission San Juan Capistrano in California, David Dreyfoos jumps on a plane and travels to Indy to oversee “Spotlight,” an annual benefit for the Indiana Aids Fund, a program of The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis.... read more
April 12, 2017
I have been writing about Dance Kaleidoscope, Indiana’s premiere professional dance company, since its inception in 1972 . Consequently I have seen a great deal of its repertoire as well as that of the work of other choreographers and dancers the organization has presented over... read more
April 7, 2017
Former Indy resident Ricardo Melendez, who was a Dance Kaleidoscope company member from 1992-1999, has returned to Indianapolis his former artistic home to make his debut as a choreographer in “DK & Friends.” Presented by DK, the concert will be held tonight and Saturday at... read more
April 4, 2017
I can’t remember the last time that I heard a concert, of any genre, during which I felt so totally connected with the music performed. That’s what I experienced while attending “By George! The Boston Pops plays Gershwin,” Sunday at the Palladium in Carmel, Indiana.... read more
March 30, 2017
The last time conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra appeared at The Palladium was in February, 2, 2013 during its inaugural season. The world renowned orchestra, led by Lockhart since 1995, returns to the Carmel, Indiana venue Sunday, April 2, 7.p.m. for... read more
March 29, 2017
“Motown The Musical,” directed by Charles Randolph-Wright and presented by Broadway in Indianapolis, opened in Indianapolis at the Old National Centre, Tuesday. After the performance, I spoke with Chester Gregory who plays Motown founder, Berry Gordy. “This was the best audience we have had so... read more
March 24, 2017
I have a very special place in my heart for “Man of La Mancha” because it was among the first Broadway musicals I saw as a college theater student. Since then, I’ve seen numerous professional, community and educational theater production. A timeless work, I never... read more
March 23, 2017
Actor, singer, dancer Chester “Chess” Gregory has gone from one show to another ever since he graduated with B.F.A. in theater from Columbia College in Chicago. Now appearing in the national tour of “Motown The Musical.” Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, Gregory will soon... read more
